Seanad debates

Thursday, 23 March 2023

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 09:30:00
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Erin McGreehan - The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to...
  • Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Agriculture Supports (4 speeches)
      The Minister is very welcome to the House and I thank him for coming. I have submitted this matter for inclusion in the Commencement debate a few times and I am delighted to be called today. My...
    • Waste Management (4 speeches)
      Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach. We all know, and I have discussed previously with the Minister of State, that using raw materials unsustainably is the current...
    • Antisocial Behaviour (5 speeches)
      Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit chuig an Teach. Is dócha gurb é seo an chéad uair a chonaic mé sa Teach é ón am a cheapadh sa phost nua é. Mar...
    • Disability Services (6 speeches)
      The Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, is very welcome.
    • Schools Building Projects (6 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, to the House.
    • Water Services (5 speeches)
      The Minister of State, Deputy Malcolm Noonan, is very welcome to the House.
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    Before I call on the Deputy Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery Ambassador Magdalini Nicolaou from Greece, who is with us this morning. On...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (37 speeches)
    The ambassador is very welcome. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the National Archives Act 1986 (Section 1(2)(d)) Order 2023, to...
  • National Archives Act 1986: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: National Archives Act 1986 (Section 1(2)(d)) Order 2023, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad...
  • Protocol No. 21 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of...
  • Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (9 speeches)
    Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Member may speak only once on Report Stage except for the proposer of the amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Amendment No. 1...